Lewisham Council Archives - Page 14 of 17

Featured local business - Clubtek

Forest

SE23

Hill

I was already a regular visitor to Clubtek’s DJ shop when it was in Penge, but now they're even handier in Stanstead Road, just a few doors down from Shannon’s Garden Centre - another old favourite. It’s by no means just for DJs and bands...

Ladywell roadworks expected to drag on until Christmas

Sep

2013

The BC style-guide frowns upon the use of newspaper-favourite words like "farce" and "fiasco", but in this case, we're happy to make an exception. The Ladywell town centre roadwork delays are reaching farcical proportions. Local resident Tony writes:Ladywell businesses have written to Lewisham Mayor Sir Steve Bullock calling for an urgent meeting to discuss further ...

Crofton Park air quality controls to be introduced

Aug

2013

Following a recent consultation about the issue, Lewisham Council confirms:On Friday 30 August, Crofton Park and its borders with Forest Hill and Perry Vale will become an Air Quality Management Area.Following a detailed assessment it was found that air pollution in parts of this area are failing to meet the standards of air quality required ...

The lampenproletariat

Aug

2013

New lamp (left), for old Lamposts across the area are being ripped up and replaced with new ones as part of a 25-year PFI scheme developed by Lewisham and Croydon Councils. For the most part, the lamps, while not revolutionary, represent an improvement over their predecessors.What do you think?

Coulgate Street textiles recycling

Aug

2013

Coulgate Street now has a textiles recycling bank, ideal for clothes in reasonably good condition, but also suitable for stuff that would otherwise go in the bin. On Twitter, EnviroLewisham confirms that this is a trial location and they are open to other suggestions, so post below if you have a better idea.

Lewisham’s green spaces in top 10 nation-wide

Jul

2013

Lewisham has won 14 Green Flag Awards from Keep Britain Tidy, giving it the joint-seventh-highest score for local authorities nationally. Green Flags are awarded based on criteria including cleanliness, management and safety.Lewisham borough picked up 13 Green Flags for its outstanding parks, including Hilly Fields, Ladywell Fields and Telegraph Hill Park while Horniman Gardens, which ...

Lewisham’s Secret Gardens

Jul

2013

UP Projects' "Spontaneous City in the Tree of Heaven"UP Projects says:Working in partnership with Lewisham Council, we will launch, a series of new public art commissions this summer. Connected by the Waterlink Way, a cycle and foot path that follows the Rivers Pool and Ravensbourne, a series of new, temporary, permanent and digital public art ...

New Lewisham apprenticeship places available now

Jun

2013

There are more than 70 new places to apply for on Lewisham’s apprenticeship programme.The new apprenticeship roles cover areas such as finance, plumbing, care/social work, coaching, IT, admin, youth work, carpentry, catering, animal welfare, and many others. Employers include Lewisham Council, Lewisham Homes, Lakehouse, MITIE Property Services and Phoenix Housing.The apprenticeships are a mixture of ...

£20m Lewisham pool and leisure centre opens June 10th

Jun

2013

Lewisham Council says:On Monday 10 June, Glass Mill – Lewisham’s flagship new leisure centre – will open to the public.The £20m centre, located on Loampit Vale, has been designed by leisure specialists LA Architects and will be operated by registered charity Fusion Lifestyle on behalf of Lewisham Council. The contractor for Glass Mill is Pellikaan, ...

Curzon exploring cinema bid for Ladywell pool site

May

2013

Eames: You mustn't be afraid to dream a little bigger, darling.- InceptionSometime BC contributor Max Calo has been lobbying for a Lewisham cinema for years and his efforts have drawn the attention of independent cinema chain Curzon, who approached him about the Ladywell Leisure Centre site he campaigned to turn in to a cinema. With the ...

Vivat Ulmas!!

May

2013

Jubilee Tree Planted in Hilly FieldsOn Wednesday 22nd May, a disease resistant Elm tree was planted in the eastern section of Hilly Fields to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the coronation of HM Queen Elizabeth II. Photo courtesy of Karl BrandtThis was a tremendous honour for Brockley being as it was one of only sixty sites ...